CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. International development. Discussion about the strategic importance of international development aid to Canada's economy, national security and values. Additionally, we sought to understand the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC)'s position on aid and asked that resilient food systems be prioritized in the party's international development platform.

   June 22, 2026 · Melissa Lantsman · Conservative · International Relations; International Development; Foreign Affairs

2. International development. Make resilient food systems an aid priority and ensure the development-trade approach focuses on poverty reduction. localization and sustainability. Official development assistance should continue to focus on gender and localization. in this regard, at least $5.5 billion of ODA per annum should go towards poverty reduction in developing countries. Climate finance should prioritize vulnerable groups, support biodiversity and minimize debt. Canada should triple climate finance to $15.9 billion for 2026-2031. The 5-year pledge announced in spring 2026 was much lower. We “welcomed” it and will continue to work on quality issues.

   June 16, 2026 · Laila Goodridge · Conservative · International Relations; International Development; Climate; Foreign Affairs

3. International development and international relations. Discussion on the importance of focusing on food security in humanitarian efforts, in light of the expected cuts to development funding. Additionally, discussion on the importance of official development assistance (ODA), alongside trade and economic stability to Canada, highlighting that ODA facilitates other aspects of international relationships.

   April 16, 2026 · Paul Connors · Liberal · International Relations; International Development; Foreign Affairs

4. International development. Discussion on Canada's official development assistance (ODA) and the need for it to prioritize food security. As a global leader in agriculture and food, Canada should help communities around the world dealing with rising food prices, climate change and conflict by prioritizing support for agriculture and food systems in its ODA.

   March 12, 2026 · Tim Watchorn · Liberal · International Relations; International Development; Foreign Affairs

5. International Development. Discussion showcasing the results from our Nature Positive project which is part of the Partnering for Climate (P4C) program. The project responds to poverty and hunger, addressing climate change and building long-term economic resilience in sub-Saharan Africa. We asked for support in ensuring Canada’s next climate finance commitment prioritizes smallholder farmers and their communities in the Global South in adapting to climate change.

   March 11, 2026 · Eric St-Pierre · Liberal · International Relations; International Development; Climate; Foreign Affairs

6. Discussion about Canada's official development assistance, its value to Canadian foreign policy and an appeal for Canada not to reduce aid but to show global leadership following the USAID cuts and decreases in aid budgets by some donor countries.

   August 14, 2025 · Jill McKnight · Liberal · International Relations; International Development

7. Discussion about Canada's official development aid (ODA) and its value to Canadian foreign policy, as well as the need for Canada to contribute its fair share in terms of the percentage of aid per gross national income.

   January 6, 2025 · Stephanie Kusie · Conservative · International Relations; Budget; International Development

8. Canadian Food Aid Policy with regard to improved effectiveness and impact

   November 27, 2024 · Shuvaloy Majumdar · Conservative · International Development

9. Canada's position on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations with particular focus on the food security implications

   October 22, 2024 · Bardish Chagger · Liberal · International Development

Full meeting log

79 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.